OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy
Our mission at OutHounds is to promote the physical and mental wellness of dogs and their people.
We are stewards of the environment and models of responsible dog-parenting. Join us in building a strong and compassionate community thru human and dog cooperative adventure training!
Proudly based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, we service all of the Southcoast Massachusetts, Bristol Counties (MA and RI), South County , RI, Plymouth and Barnstable Counties and beyond. We offer in home coaching, behavior modification, group dog training classes, pack hiking walks, and independent dog training, as well as in home dog walking, dog pack hiking, and all pet care. Of course, we are most proud of our community building through our marquee Adventure Club!
With our virtual training, remote learning, and a robust and growing online community, there is truly an option to benefit every dog and family. Life’s an Adventure; Join the Club!
The Benefits
of OutHounds
Cbcc-KA Certified
Click the icon to learn more about the commitment OutHounds Dog Training makes to rigorous testing and continued education.
Clinical Experience
OutHound's Dog Trainer is also a certified behavior consultant and has experience working in a clinical environment with a veterinary behaviorist.
Experience
Our trainer has over a decade of experience, working with myriad dog behavior issues. Everything from puppy and potty training, basic obedience, to varying degrees of fear and dog aggression.
Adventure Club
OutHounds is the founder of Adventure Club; a premier hiking group that benefits dogs and people alike. Let us guide you in safe and fun family activity.
Professional
OutHounds will always provide professional and reliable services and detail oriented pet care. We can tackle problem behaviors like jumping and barking while always implementing FEAR FREE training methods.
Environment
OutHounds cares deeply for the environment and our community; therefore we donate 1% of our sales to climate action. Click the icon to learn more. Furthermore, we foster community partnerships with land trusts like the DNRT and Buzzards Bay Coalition as well as our a Proud Partner with the international non-profit, Leave No Trace.
Dog training that is beyond basic obedience
Expect More...
OutHounds offers a variety of pet care and training services for you & your dog!
Dog Training
OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy offers a variety of dog training and behavioral consultation options to help you and your companion on your learning adventure. Whether you have a new puppy in search of socialization and manners or an adult dog that has deep rooted problem behaviors, we have a variety of services: private-in-home, group classes; even online!
- - CPDT Certified Behavioral Consultant
- - Individualized Instruction
- - Can accommodate specialized needs
pet Care
From daily dog walking to vacation pet care, our staff are trained to provide premium care for you and your furry family. We take pride in our work and we will care for your pets with the same attention to detail as if they were our own. We love what we do! Please contact us to set up a meet and greet. Learn more on our OutCare page.
- - Insured
- - Trained Staff
- - Convenient booking opitons
Dog Hiking
A new and exciting division of our OutCare program, OutHounds Adventures is excited to announce the start of chartered dog hikes for your dog. A great daycare alternative; we run half day programs with two sessions per day. You can be assured your dog will get the exercise and socialization they crave.
- - Fun and exciting Adventure locations
- - Your dog will get to be with his friends!
- - Always safe and never punitive.
"The" Adventure Club
The cornerstone of OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy has always been our marquee Adventure Club. An opportunity to gather with friends, challenge ourselves, and put our Adventure Learning to the test. OutHounds Adventure Club is for everyone and remember: LIfe is an Adventure, Join the Club!
- - Fun and exciting Adventure Locations
- - Family activity for all
- - For those with OR without Dogs!!
Immediate Service Areas
- New Bedford
- Dartmouth
- Fall River
- Westport
- Fairhaven
- Somerset
- Freetown
- Mattapoisett
- Lakeville
- Swansea
Will Travel (charges will apply)
- Marion
- Rochester
- Swansea
- Rehoboth
- Dighton
- Taunton
- Attleboro
- Seekonk
- Barrington
- Warren
- Providence
- Wareham
- Carver
- Plymouth
- Braintree
- Cape Cod
- Boston
Online Virtual Dog Training Available world wide!
Immediate Service Areas for Adventures and General Pet care:
- New Bedford
- South Dartmouth
- Fairhaven
Adventure Availability (Limited Availability for General Pet Care – Travel charges will apply) :
- North Dartmouth
- Acushnet
- Fall River
- Westport
- Marion
- Mattapoisett
- Taunton
- Wakefield, RI (inquire about select days)
- Narraganset, RI (inquire about select days)
Community Partnerships
At OutHounds, we value building strong community partnerships. We truly cherish the connections we make and the amazing people, doing amazing things! Please reach out to us if you have a collaboration idea.